Clean your Motorcycle - Part 1

[TheSpacemonkey09]

one word of advice: don't let your bike get like this in the first place

[blackvinnie1]

lol you take such care, all i do is power was it =/

[ranjeet9868]

is there any way to remove scratch??? plz tell

[BenGuitar89]

Great video series. One thing to note however, is that WD-40 is not kerosene based, so be careful when using it on the chain as it is a penetrating solution that can remove the lubricant from the o-rings.

[tim004004]

Hey just wanted to say thanks for taking time to do a thorough video. Really provided some useful ideas

[gshdrums]

Dont use cutting compound unless you want a good patch of very visable swirls

[oederdekoe]

Today I tried it and my grandfather said I didn't need WD40 because it works with benzine and I tryed it and its true!

[oederdekoe]

I just wanna say, THANK YOU!!!

Ur vid helpt me a lot! When it gets a little bit warmer (its freezing in belgium) i'll start right away with all the tips u gave me on how to clean my bike :)

THX THX THX!!!!

Greetings!

[xxbigpimpin6969]

what should i use to get all the grease from the chain on my rear tire off with? Should i use break cleaner? THanks.

[Kieron2710]

"dont get it on you're tyres, brake pads or controls, as you'll probably brash " i nearly pissed myself when i heard that :L

[bobdigi88]

My bike is only a couple of months old so there isn't any built up dirt but i want to keep it good and clean. The parts i worry about cleaning are the engine and breaks. Is there a cleaner for these parts that i can use that wont cause dammage if i accidently get it on the wrong part of the bike?

[Testingpointer1]

awesome...one of the most informative vid about bikes^_^.

[paekenglish]

Great tips!

I am a freak when it comes to cleaning my bikes and to see someone put together a series for the guys out there that think it's cool to not worry about having a clean ride, is fantastic.

Nice clear voice over and great close ups.

Keep up the good work!

[studiotx]

This is a very VERY good video. I am very impressed. Thank you very much.

[Kemics101]

Ace Videos, just what i was looking for

I was wondering which autoglym products you use exactly?

i already have a alloy polish

im putting together a shopping list and so far can only remember water based and oil based degreasers, is there a particular wax or polish you recommend or any other product?

[kostic23]

Hi there.where can i find the wd40?how will i ask for it ?

[DrivenandRidden]

I get it from the local motor factors EK Brakes. They supply garages etc rather than the general public, but will still sell over the counter to you.

Kind regards

Nick Hine

[leesgreatmorgansgay]

ha you can get WD40 for any shop! :)

[triplexxx2007]

what kind of gloves are you wearing in this? disposable?

[DrivenandRidden]

Hi there

Yes they're disposable latex gloves, we sell them on our online shop but you'll be able to get them from most motor factors too. They stop oil getting engrained into your hands.

Cheers

Nick Hine

[weedwhackerman]

Thanks man, nice video's, helped alot!

[smiles2night]

Thank you soooo much for this video! Very thorough and professional.

[spitgalore]

Thanks for sharing your cleaning tips. I'm glad you did not dirty your white washed wall, behind your motor-bike. How long does the WD-40 take, to dry thoroughly? Will the later washing cause rusting, where the WD-40 was?

[buckwheat40]

What do you use to clean under the seats and around the battery area???? Its very dusty and dirty down there.

[DrivenandRidden]

Hi there

I use a rag and WD40 usually.

Cheers

Nick Hine

[jiveroxiv]

You are a real pro.

My bike got cleaned and is shining most of the time.

Thanks.

[BUZZ50RIDER]

you're a legend....... cool video and can you pop around to my house and clean my road bike and my mx bikes....cheers

[fearcel]

Great Video!

Thanks for the tips!

[javierr1blue]

Excellent  Thanks..

[muppidupp]

excellent video Nick, that's bike-cleaning-porn at it's best =)

Cheers

[picoloku]

very good tips for us as a biker.... keep up the good tips my man... regards from me....

[z400forlife]

noooooooo!!!! y did u put wd40 on ur chain thats sooooo bad, say bye bye 2 mister o ring

[DrivenandRidden]

No, WD40 is Kerosene based so doesn't deteriorate O rings.

[HarIeyDavidsonUSA]

cheerios?

[Jesusisyhwh]

You should not use WD40 on your chain. It will penetrate the O Rings and disolve the lubricants behing them. Kerosene is thicker than WD 40 and will not penetrate the O Rings.

[DrivenandRidden]

Hi there

I've yet to have WD40 penetrate O-rings and I've cleaned my chains for years with it. It's not to do with the viscosity of the fluid in this case. If your O rings seal then neither kerosene or WD40 will pass. If they're old and worn then both WD40 and Kerosene will pass.

Cheers

Nick Hine

[andrewdabbo]

I HATE RAIN!!!!!!! (nice vid.. cheers)

[aannkk]

can i use Nu Finish, a car wax, to wax all painted parts on my bike? also, is all purpose lubricant safe to use on the bike (paints, plastics, forks, everywhere)to clean and prevent rust? thanks, cheers

[mux256]

You can also try to use WD40 for leftovers of a sticker. Just make sure to check whether the varnish will not be damaged by WD40 by first applying WD40 to some hidden part of it. In the past I never had problems removing old stickers this way.

[rulestein]

Thanks for the video.

It seems odd that you said "inch of crud" rather than centimeters of crud.

[DrivenandRidden]

I'm just old enough to work in miles and inches and gallons and feet and stone etc etc....

Cheers

nick

[bmastamoneycash]

haha I like the miles inches gallons and feet instead of centimeters! Awesome video's!

[AteamsMrt]

puke, rat it. ride it don't shine it.

[DrivenandRidden]

I can't deny you have a point. But you're not taking into account my mental issues and the fact I'm a sad tw*t!

Cheers

Nick

[ginge51]

Great video :)

Thanks for this :)

Voted HOT!!!!!!

[jpcycles2]

Great video.. I know our customers are always excited when we put up videos to show them how to do things, I won't need to do a video for this one now. You did an awsome job and I know that everyone appreciates it.

[DrivenandRidden]

Thanks very much.

[paragon1973]

Nick, top vids from a fellow 'cleaning freak'. I use my CBR daily in the crappy British weather and hate when it's caked in muck so it's cleaned at least weekly with tons of WD40. Have you any advice on ACF50 or FS365? I know ACF is pricey but if the hype is believed I can spray it on and leave it for weeks knowing the crap is not touching the bike. Any thoughts or experience of this stuff or is the best way to wash and cover the bike in WD every couple of days? Cheers mate.

[DrivenandRidden]

Hi matey,

I've yet to find a significant difference between ACF50 and Duck Oil. Buying duck oil from a proper trade motor factors in a 5 litre tin is the most cost effective route, about £15 a pop. If anyone knows why ACF50 is so much better I'd like to hear it. So far it seems a very techie sounding name, a high price and a 'as used in the aviation industry' sticker seems to have turned it into a liquid with the ability to 'walk on water'. Time will tell.

Cheers

Nick

[Reppyboyo]

WD40 on brake discs?

Are you mad?!

[DrivenandRidden]

You'll see why when you've seen the others. Obviously you don't leave it on your discs unless dying is your top priority!

Regards

Nick Hine

[ecidburn]

W40....W40....W40!!!!!!

;)

[DrivenandRidden]

There is nothing finer.

[stormvorm]

dechavving? :D

[DrivenandRidden]

CHAV is a word used here in the UK to describe amongst other things a person with no taste. I love the clean look, simple, pure and no anodised stick on rubbish.

Cheers

Nick Hine

[nwalke2]

i ride a triumph tt600 EVERYWERE, in the rain and even icy conditions through english winters back and forward to work and spend about 30mins rinsing it of and hosing all the dirt of the mechanical side, BUT what would you say is the best solution to stop rust, i have none but frightened to get any as my bike is kinda parta me haha.

i cant bring myself to see it dirty or decaying haha.

[DrivenandRidden]

Rinsing with cold water can slow down salts reaction to metal, but there is really very little you can do to stop corrosion. Triumphs aren't protected very well, but neither are any bikes anymore. The solution is to move to a country where they don't grit the roads and destroy our lovely things.

Regards

Nick Hine.

[nwalke2]

haha yeh your right.

i guess ill just coat it in the oil base protectant and give it some good'ol tlc.

cheers

neil.

[shutokoupro]

Wonderful video!

People ask me how I can work on cars and such all day without a care in the world, it's relaxing, I find cleaning and such as you do in the video quite enjoyable and you just feel good about it afterwards lol

[Spudgun88]

Hey there, can you give me a list of the all the cleaning products you use in this video series?

Thanks alot!

[DrivenandRidden]

Hi

Almost exclusively Autoglym products, check the motorcycle side of their website, and of course my beloved WD40!

Regards

Nick Hine

[westbrazos]

I see the whole thing behind this video as a wake up call to caring for your bike. It works and what else can be said. I don't have a small bike like this, but I know the importance of keeping a bike clean and in safe working order. So thanks for the heads up.

[Bikeman1087]

I have used WD40, its very good chemical. I Never used WD40 for cleaning. Also theres some different brands but similar chemicals to WD40: CRC 5-56 , Biltema X4.

[t30sxh]

Nick, have you tried the Menzerna range of polishes? These will easily remove scratches and won't be as harsh to you clear coat and any nearby plastics/rubbers. I'd also reccommend s better sealant, something like Polylack Nano twins or Jeff Werkstatt. Anyway, whatever products you used, that was a great step by step detail. Good work fella.

[DrivenandRidden]

Thanks for the kind words and for your product recommendations. I guess everyone will always have a favourite polish. I do have to say that WD40 is still a truly wonderful invention that in terms of effectiveness and kindness to surfaces has yet to be surpassed.

Kind regards

Nick Hine

[t30sxh]

Good technique, very bad product choice. G3 and WD40...things have moved on considerably.

[DrivenandRidden]

I've tried them all, and NOTHING ticks as many boxes as WD40. You could leave it on just about any surface (O-rings for example) indefintely and it would not damage it. Try that with modern degreasers.

As for rubbing compound, again sometimes removing material is the only way to get rid of marks in the paint. It's low tech and it works.

Regards

Nick Hine

[DionRinaldi]

Great video and attention to detail. I would like to see a more basic version for non-mechanics.

[auburnbluejay21]

wd 40 will eat the bearings rubber pads in your chain!!!!!!!!

[DrivenandRidden]

Hi there

No, WD40 doesn't affect rubber like most degreasers do. It's perfectly safe, I've used it on O-ring chains for years with no problems.

Kind regards

Nick Hine

[Bikeman1087]

When I had honda xr125l bike 3months ago. Sometimes I lubed the O-ring chain with WD40. No any problems and the chain didnt wear/worn faster than normal.

But I dont lube chain of my 500cc bike with WD40, because Im not sure does it enough for the chain of my bike. I mostly ride fast with aggressive accelerations.

[yam6dan]

Great vids and really good info!!All 5 parts were great. Thanks a lot

[hock80]

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